Blu-ray Review “Mother’s Day (1980)”

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Directed by: Charles Kaufman Starring: Nancy Hendrickson, Tiana Pierce, Deborah Luce, Frederick Coffin, Michael McCleery MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Anchor Bay Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 90 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars I have been a big Troma fan from probably when I was [...]

Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen talk about their music project This Girl and “Dr. Horrible” sequel

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Creators of “Dr. Horrible”, “Dollhouse” & upcoming Marvel’s “S.H.I.E.L.D”

Dane DeHaan talks about working on “Lawless”

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Cricket Tate in “Lawless” & Andrew Detmer in “Chronicle”

Mike’s Behind the Screen: “JawsFEST: The Tribute”

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On a movie scale, if the original 2005 “JawsFEST” was the fan equivalent of “Jaws” then the recent “JawsFEST: The Tribute” was more like “Jaws: The Revenge!” I took some time off between the end of the Fest and writing this because I wanted to make sure that other fans shared some of my feelings [...]

Jena Sims talking about working with Roger Corman in the film “Attack of the 50ft Cheerleader”

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Cassi Stratford in “Attack of the 50ft Cheerleader”

Book Review “Poster Art of the Disney Parks”

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Authors: Daniel Handke, Vanessa Hunt Hardcover: 144 pages Publisher: Disney Editions Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars There is something just magically about Disney Parks.  It may not be something that everyone can pick up on who visits the park but it is there if you take the time [...]

Book Review “The Toy Story Films: An Animated Journey”

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Author: Charles Solomon Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Disney Editions Release Date: August 7, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars The “Toy Story” franchise is simply the best animated series in history. It spans over the course of 15 years, has two 2 sequels each one more amazing than the last and is loved [...]

DVD Review “100 Greatest Horror Classics – Horror Classics + Legends of Horror”

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Starring: Vincent PRice, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., Christopher Lee and Alfred Hitchcock Number of discs: 24 Distributed by: Mill Creek Entertainment MPAA Rating: Not Rated Release Date: July 10, 2012 Running Time: 7600 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I saw this release titled “100 Greatest Horror Classics”, I [...]

Blu-ray Review “Safe”

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Director: Boaz Yakin Starring: Jason Statham, Chris Sarandon, Catherine Chan, Robert John Burke, James Hong, Anson Mount Rated: R (Restricted) Studio: Lions Gate DVD Release Date: September 4, 2012 Run Time: 95 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars If there is one thing that is guaranteed with Jason [...]

DVD Review “The Loved Ones”

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Directed by: Sean Byrne Starring: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, Victoria Thaine, Jessica McNamee, Richard Wilson MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Paramount Release Date: September 11, 2012 Running Time: 84 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars “The Loved Ones” is a a 2009 Australian horror film that is just seeing the light [...]

“Star Wars Celebration VI” Wrap-Up Report

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 Star Wars Celebration VI August 23-26, 2012 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida When I was asked to cover “Star Wars Celebration VI”, I was nervous but also very excited.  I have been a “Star Wars” fan from before I could walk.  Now with a daughter of my own, I am able to introduce her [...]

Blu-ray Review “Mad Monster Party”

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Directed by: Jules Bass Starring: Boris Karloff, Allen Swift, Gale Garnett, Phyllis Diller, Ethel Ennis MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Lions Gate Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 94 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars EXtras: 3 out of 5 stars Lionsgate Home Entertainment is finally bringing one of Rankin/Bass’ classic films [...]

Yellowcard’s Ryan Mendez talks about new album “Southern Air”

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Lead guitarist for the pop-punk band Yellowcard

Kristina Anapau talks about her work on Season 5 of “True Blood”

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Maurella in HBO’s “True Blood”

Complimentary Passes to the Orlando, FL Screening for “The Words” [ENDED]

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CBS Films is releasing THE WORDS starring Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana wide on Friday, September 7th. The screening is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 4th at the AMC Altamonte  at 7:30pm. Synopsis: A multi-layered romantic drama with an all-star cast, The Words centers on Rory Jansen, a talented writer with a beautiful wife and mounting [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Extended Edition”

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Directed by: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin Number of discs: 5 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Distributed by: Warner Home Video Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 250 minutes Film: 5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4.5 out of 5 stars August 28th brings the first time that [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Extended Edition”

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Directed by: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin Number of discs: 5 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Distributed by: Warner Home Video Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 223 minutes Film: 5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4.5 out of 5 stars August 28th brings the first time that [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edition”

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Directed by: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin Number of discs: 5 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Distributed: Warner Home Video Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 208 minutes Film: 5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4.5 out of 5 stars August 28th brings the first time that Peter [...]

Book Review “Making Tootsie: Inside the Classic Film with Dustin Hoffman and Sydney Pollack – The 30th Anniversary Edition”

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Author: Susan Dworkin Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Newmarket Press; Expanded edition Release Date: August 28, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Who doesn’t love “Tootsie”. It showcases Dustin Hoffman in one of his best roles to date. It was named #2 of the 100 Best Comedies of the Twentieth Century by The American [...]

3D Blu-ray Review “Piranha 3DD”

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Directed by: John Gulager Starring: Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, David Koechner, Chris Zylka, Katrina Bowden, Gary Busey, Christopher Lloyd, David Hasselhoff Distributed by: Anchor Bay MPAA Rating: R Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running time: 83 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars When I saw “Piranha 3D” in [...]

Blu-ray Review “How to Make It in America: The Complete Second Season”

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Created by: Ian Edelman Starring: Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Luis Guzman, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Shannyn Sossamon, and Kid Cudi Distributed by: HBO Home Entertainment Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 260 minutes Season: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars Since HBO hit it big with “Sex and the City”, [...]

Blu-ray Review “Hung: The Complete Third Season”

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Created by Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson Starring: Thomas Jane, Jane Adams, Eddie Jemison, Sianoa Smit-McPhee, Charlie Saxton Distributed by: HBO Home Entertainment Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 315 minutes Season: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars As much as I love Thomas Jane, he is such a crazy [...]

Blu-ray Review “Bored to Death: The Complete Third Season”

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Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson Distributed by: HBO Home Entertainment Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 245 minutes Season: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars “Bored to Death” has me hooked from episode one of season one. The show is show quirky and unique that I was [...]

Blu-ray Review “HIGH School”

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Directed by: John Stalberg, Jr. Starring: Adrien Brody, Michael Chiklis, Colin Hanks, Matt Bush, Sean Marquette MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Anchor Bay Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 99 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars As I get further and further away from high school personally. [...]

Blu-ray Review “Persona 4: The Animation, Collection 1″

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Directed by: Seiji Kishi Distributed by: Sentai Filmworks Rated: Unrated Release Date: September 18, 2012 Run Time: 300 minutes Episodes: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars After spending countless hours playing my PlayStation 2 copy of “Persona 4″. I knew that I was dying for more “Persona”. When I heard [...]

Blu-ray Review “Miramax Double Feature: The Prophecy / The Prophecy II”

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Directors: Gregory Widen, Greg Spence Starring: Christopher Walken, Elias Koteas, Vincent Spano, Russell Wong MPAA Rating: R Distributed: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment Release Date: September 11, 2012 Running Time: 181 minutes The Prophecy: 4 out of 5 stars The Prophecy II: 3.5 out of 5 stars As I have stated before, Christopher Walken delivers one [...]

Blu-ray Review “Miramax Double Feature: The Crow: City of Angels / The Crow: Wicked Prayer”

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Directors: Tim Pope, Lance Mungia Starring: Vincent Perez, Edward Furlong, Mia Kirshner, Tara Reid MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment Release Date: September 11, 2012 Running Time: 185 minutes The Crow: City of Angels: 3.5 out of 5 stars The Crow: Wicked Prayer: 2 out of 5 stars I feel bad for [...]

Book Review “Alien – The Illustrated Story”

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Author: Archie Goodwin Illustrator: Walt Simonson Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: September 4, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars From the moment that I opened this book, I was in love. I was immediately transported back to my childhood days of comic book readings. There was just something about this [...]

Blu-ray Review “Re-Animator”

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Directed by: Stuart Gordon Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale MPAA Rating: Unrated Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 85 minutes Film: 5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars “Re-Animator” is easily one the best horror films of the 80s. Jeffrey Combs is just [...]

CD Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Last of a Dyin’ Breed”

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Last of a Dyin’ Breed Release Date: August 21, 2012 Label: Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud Records Tracks: 11 Running Time: 43 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars Pronounced “leh-nerd skin nerd”, I have been a member of the Skynyrd Nation for the last 20 years. When I was approached to review [...]

Grave’s Ola Lindgren talks about new album and touring with Morbid Angel

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Vocalist/guitarist for the death metal band Grave

CD Review “Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Present: Lawless – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”

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Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Lawless: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Distributed by: Sony Masterworks Release Date: August 28, 2012 Tracks: 14 Running Time: 39 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Nick Cave & Warren Ellis have collaborated on many films including “The Proposition”, “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Terminator Anthology”

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Directors: James Cameron, McG, Jonathan Mostow Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Eddie Furlong, Nick Stahl, Christian Bale and Sam Worthington Distributed by: Warner Bros. MPAA Rating: R / PG-13 / Not Rated Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 472 minutes The Terminator: 3.5 of 5 stars Terminator 2: Judgment Day: 4.5 of [...]

Founder/Owner of Metal Blade Records’ Brian Slagel talks about 30th Anniversary

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Founder/owner of Metal Blade Records

Blu-ray Review “Blood Money”

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Directed by: Gregory McQualter Starring: Gordon Liu, Pitbull, Zheng Liu MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: XLrator Media Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 107 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1 out of 5 stars “Blood Money” tries to be a fun and action packed movie and it delivers most of the [...]

3D Blu-ray Review “The Pirates! Band of Misfits in 3D”

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Directors: Jeff Newitt, Peter Lord Starring: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton MPAA Rating: PG Distributed: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 88 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars After seeing the trailer for “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” [...]

Blu-ray Review “Pocahontas / Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World”

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Directors: Tom Ellery, Bradley Raymond Starring: Irene Bedard, Mel Gibson, David Ogden Stiers, Christian Bale, Linda Hunt, Frank Welker MPAA Rating: G Studio: Walt Disney Video Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 153 minutes Films: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars This release for “Pocahontas” 2-Movie Collection includes both [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Rescuers / The Rescuers Down Under”

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Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman, Hendel Butoy, Art Stevens, Mike Gabriel, John Lounsbery Starring: Bob Newhart, Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, John Candy MPAA Rating: G Studio: Walt Disney Video Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 155 minutes Films: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars This 35th Anniversary Edition release [...]

Chad Kichula talks about latest album “A Fire”

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Singer/Songwriter

As I Lay Dying’s Josh Gilbert talks about new album “Awakened”

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Bassist for the metal-core band As I Lay Dying

Ricky J talks about album “Paint the Town”

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Singer/Songwriter

Jerry Piscitelli talks about changing beer pong with co-founding “Port-O-Pong”

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Co-founder of “Port-O-Pong”

Los Angeles based rock band Attaloss talk about their first EP

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Los Angeles based rock band

Film Review “Premium Rush”

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Clever, yes, but not enough to rescue this package!

Blu-ray Review “The Aristocats”

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Director: Wolfgang Reitherman Starring: Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Scatman Crothers, Sterling Holloway, Dean Clark MPAA Rating: G Distributed by: Walt Disney Video Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 78 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars “The Aristocats” is the last animated film to be graced by the late [...]

Blu-ray Review “Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure”

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Directors: Darrell Rooney, Jeannine Roussel Starring: Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano, Chazz Palminteri, Jeff Bennett, Jodi Benson, Bill Fagerbakke MPAA Rating: G Distributed by: Walt Disney Video Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 69 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to Disney’s direct-to-video titles, I [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Tigger Movie”

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Director: Jun Falkenstein Starring: Jim Cummings, Nikita Hopkins, Ken Sansom, John Fiedler, Peter Cullen, Andre Stojka Narrator: John Hurt MPAA Rating: G Distributed by: Walt Disney Video Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 77 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to anything to do [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Life and Death of a Porno Gang”

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Directed by: Mladen Djordjevic Starring: Mihajlo Jovanovic, Ana Acimovic, Predrag Damnjanovic, Radivoj Knezevic MPAA Rating: NR Distributed by: Synapse Films Release Date: August 14, 2012 Running Time: 113 minutes Film: 1 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars Synapse Films is known best for delivering really great cult classic genre films, which [...]

Blu-ray Review “Shark Week”

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Directed by: Chris Olen Ray Starring: Patrick Bergin, Yancy Butler, Josh Allen, Erin Coker MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Asylum Home Ent Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 90 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars When it comes to The Asylum films, I am first one in [...]

DVD Review “The Cool Ones”

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Directed by: Gene Nelson Starring: Roddy Mcdowall, Debbie Watson, Gil Peterson, Phil Harris, Robert Coote, Nita Talbot,George Furth, Mrs. Miller, The Bantams, Glen Campbell, The Leaves, T.J. And The Fourmations Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 110 minutes Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars I enjoy the musical genres, just as much as the new person.  This isn’t really a musical [...]

DVD Review “Young Cassidy”

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Directed by: Jack Cardiff Starring: Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Edith Evans, Michael Redgrave, Flora Robson, Maggie Smith Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 110 minutes Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars Warner Archive’s is releasing another film in Rod Taylor’s filmography following “The Liquidator”. This film is not as entertaining. [...]

DVD Review “The Liquidator”

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Directed by: Jack Cardiff Starring: Rod Taylor, Trevor Howard, Jill St. John, Wilfred Hyde White, David Tomlinson, Akim Tamiroff, Eric Sykes, Gabriella Licudi Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 104 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I don’t think that anyone can deny that Rod Taylor is bad-ass. I just [...]

Blu-ray Review “Disneynature’s Chimpanzee”

Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield Narrated by: Tim Allen MPAA Rating: G Distributed by: Walt Disney Video Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 78 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars I look forward to Disneynature’s films every Earth Day for the last few years. This year’s installment [...]

DVD Review “Revenge: The Complete First Season”

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Creator: Mike Kelley Starring: Emily VanCamp, Madeleine Stowe, Gabriel Mann, Henry Czerny, Ashley Madekwe Number of discs: 5 MPAA Rating: TV-PG Distributed by: ABC Studios Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 924 minutes Season: 4 out of 5 stars EXtras: 3.5 out of 5 stars When I started watching “Revenge”, I enjoyed it but [...]

Brandon Johnson talks about working on Adult Swim’s “NTSF:SD:SUV::”

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Alphonse in “NTSF:SD:SUV::”

CD Review: Order of Nine “Seventh Year of the Broken Mirror”

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Order of Nine “Seventh Year of the Broken Mirror” Nightmare Records Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Originally formed under the name Templar, the Pennsylvania based band Order of Nine are back with “Seventh Year of the Broken Mirror”. The album is the follow up to the bands 2008 release “A Means [...]

CD Review: Fozzy “Sin and Bones”

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Fozzy “Sin and Bones” Century Media Records Producer: Rich Ward Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Sin and Bones” is the 5th full length release from the heavy metal band Fozzy. Fronted by WWE super star Chris Jericho and backed by Rich Ward, Frank Fontsere, Paul Di Leo and Billy Grey the [...]

CD Review: Close to Home “Momentum”

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Close to Home “Momentum” Artery Recordings Producer: Andrew Wade Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars “Momentum” is the 3rd and latest release from the Cincinnati Ohio based band Close to Home. For those unfamiliar with the post-hardcore group consisting of Josh Wells, Andrew DeNeef, JJ Cooper and Travis Hartman the group has [...]

CD Review: Blaqk Audio “Bright Black Heaven”

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Blaqk Audio “Bright Black Heaven” Superball Music Tracks: 12 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Bright Black Heaven” is the latest release from synth-pop group Blaqk Audio which consists of AFI lead singer Davey Havok and guitarist Jade Puget. “Bright Black Heaven” is the follow up to the groups 2007 debut release “CexCells”. The [...]

Blu-ray Review “Starship Troopers: Invasion”

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Directed by: Shinji Aramaki Starring: Leraldo Anzaldua, Luci Christian, Melissa Davis, Justin Doran, David Matranga MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 89 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Starship Troopers: Invasion” is finally a true sequel to “Starship [...]

Blu-ray Review “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”

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Directed by: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda Starring: Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle, Betty White, Jenny Slate Distributed by: Universal Pictures Release Date: August 7, 2012 MPAA Rating: PG Running Time: 87 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars Dr. Seuss has had a bumpy [...]

DVD Review “The Heathcliff and Dingbat Show”

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Starring: Mel Blanc, Frank Welker Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated 13 Episodes Running Time: 312 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I grew up watching “Heathcliff”.  The first season of the show back in 1980 was called ”Heathcliff and Dingbat”, which ran for 13 episodes.  It was really run revisiting the show, which [...]

“Disneynature’s Chimpanzee” Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Giveaway [ENDED]

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This giveaway will be open until September 4th

“Revenge: The Complete First Season” DVD Giveaway [ENDED]

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This giveaway will be open until September 4th

Complimentary Passes to the Orlando, FL Screening for “The Possession” [ENDED]

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ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED! THANKS AGAIN FOR VISITING AND STAY TUNED LATER THIS WEEK FOR NEW GIVEAWAYS!! Plot: Based on a true story, “The Possession” is the terrifying story of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Stephanie Brenek (Kyra Sedgwick) [...]

Film Review “Hit and Run”

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A collection of car chases and occasionally hilarious one-liners

Author Brandon T. Snider talks about his book “The Dark Knight Manual”

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Author of “The Dark Knight Manual”

Janet Varney talks about voicing Korra on Nickelodeon’s “The Legend of Korra”

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Voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s “The Legend of Korra”

Christina Cha talks about competing on Season 24 of CBS’ “Survivor”

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Competitor on Season 24 of CBS’ “Survivor”

DVD Review “Gene Roddenberry’s The Lieutenant: The Complete Series”

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Created by: Gene Roddenberry Starring: Gary Lockwood, Robert Vaughn, James Gregory, Richard Anderson Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Release Date: August 14, 2012 8 Discs / 29 Episdoes Running Time: 1555 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I am a big fan of Gene Roddenberry’s work for “Star Trek” but [...]

Blu-ray Review “Holy Flying Circus”

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Directed by: Owen Harris Starring: Darren Boyd, Charles Edwards, Steve Punt, Rufus Jones, Tom Fisher, Phil Nichol MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Acorn Media Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 90 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to anything Monty Python, I am [...]

Blu-ray Review “Zack Parker’s Scalene”

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Directed by: Zack Parker Starring: Margo Martindale, Hanna Hall, Adam Scarimbolo MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Breaking Glass Pictures Release Date: July 31, 2012 Running Time: 97 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars “Scalene” is one of those hidden gems that you find once a year. The film [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Walking Dead: The Complete Second Season”

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Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Jon Bernthal, Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn Number of discs: 4 MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Anchor Bay Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 578 minutes Season Two: 4.5 out of 5 stars EXtras: 5 out of 5 stars Season two of “The Walking Dead” took the hit AMC [...]

Vampires Everywhere’s Michael Orlando talks about new album and Warped tour

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Lead singer of the metal group Vampires Everywhere

Film Review “The Victim”

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This will entertain a wide variety of genre fans from thriller to horror. Don’t miss this for sure.

Blu-ray Review “Stallone Three-Film Collector’s Set (Rambo: First Blood / Cop Land / Lock Up)”

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Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Peter Berg, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro Number of discs: 3 MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Lionsgate Release Date: August 14, 2012 Running Time: 327 minutes 3-Film Collection: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars With Stallone being a hot topic with “The Expendables 2″ in [...]

Blu-ray Review “Good Will Hunting: 15th Anniversary Edition”

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Directed by: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgård, Casey Affleck MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Lionsgate Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 126 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars When it comes to re-releasing films on Blu-ray for different [...]

Blu-ray Review “Bigfoot”

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Directed by: Bruce Davison Starring: Barry Williams, Danny Bonaduce MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Asylum Home Ent Release Date: August 14, 2012 Running Time: 90 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to Syfy creature features, I am usually first in line no matter how bad. [...]

Adult Swim Announces Details for Highly-Anticipated Metalocalypse: Dethklok’s “Dethalbum III”

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 Adult Swim’s Animated Aggressors to Release New Album in North America with CD/DVD Combo and Clean Version on October 16, 2012; Limited Edition Vinyl Follows on November 6 DETHKLOK returns this fall with Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III, the highly-anticipated follow up album that fans of the animated band have been begging for. The stars of the Adult [...]

CD Review “JT Hodges: JT Hodges”

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JT Hodges JT Hodges Release Date: August 21st 2012 Label: Show Dog Universal Music 11 Tracks 35 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars I had the privileged of interviewing JT in person last year and he was one of the nicest and humbled guys in the business. You can just tell that his [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Dictator: Banned & Unrated”

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Director: Larry Charles Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, Chris Parnell, Jessica St. Clair, Jason Mantzoukas MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Paramount Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 83 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars I feel very honored to review this Blu-ray release and [...]

Michael Biehn & Jennifer Blanc-Biehn talk about working together on “The Victim”

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Michael Biehn: “Aliens”, “The Terminator”; Jennfier Blanc-Biehn: “Dark Angel”

“Top Gun” director Tony Scott dead at 68

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Tony Scott who, along with his brother, Ridley, was one of the most successful directors of the past three decades, died yesterday after jumping off a bridge to his death in California. He was 68. One of three sons born into a military family in Britain, Scott showed an interest in art and painting and [...]

Blu-ray Review “Jaws”

Directed by: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss MPAA Rating: PG Distributed by: Universal Home Video Release date: August 14, 2012 Running time: 2 hour 4 mins Film: 5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4.5 out of 5 stars As someone that considers “Jaws” his favorite film of all time it [...]

Blu-ray Review “Jersey Shore Shark Attack”

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Directed by: John Shepphird Starring: Jeremy Luc, Melissa Molinaro, Jack Scalia MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Anchor Bay Release Date: August 28, 2012 Running Time: 87 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars Whenever I see the word shark in a film’s title, I come running. Personally, I have [...]

Noah Wyle reflects on Season Two of TNT’s “Falling Skies”

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Tom Mason on TNT’s “Falling Skies”

Alison Klayman talks about directing “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry”

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Director of the documentary film, “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry”

DVD Review “Lisztomania”

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Directed by: Ken Russell Starring: Roger Daltrey and Ringo Starr Distributed by: Warner Archive Release Date: August 7th, 2012 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 103 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I have to admit, I have never heard of the film “Liztomania” before it showed up on my doorsteps, thanks to Warner [...]

Blu-ray Review “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers”

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Directed by: Dominique Othenin-Girard Starring: Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Beau Starr MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Anchor Bay Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 88 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars EXtras: 3 out of 5 stars After the cliffhanger of “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers”, the series takes [...]

Blu-ray Review “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers”

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Director: Dwight H. Little Starring: Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, Sasha Jenson, David Jensen, Beau Starr MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Anchor Bay Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 88 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars EXtras: 2.5 out of 5 stars I always thought that “Halloween 4″ was a great reboot [...]

Film Review “Zombie A-Hole”

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Directed by: Dustin Mills Starring: Jessica Daniels, Josh Eal, Brandon Salki MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: MVD Entertainment Group Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 108 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: N/A on review copy For a film that only costed $1,000 bucks, “Zombie A-Hole” is a pretty decent ride. Dustin [...]

3D Blu-ray Review “Sector 7″

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Directed by: Ji-hun Kim Starring: Ji-won Ha, Sung-kee Ahn, Ji-ho Oh MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Shout Factory Release Date: June 26, 2012 Running Time: 112 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars “Sector 7″ was a real surprise. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this South [...]

Blu-ray Review “Father’s Day”

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Directors: Astron-6 Starring: Adam Brooks, Mackenzie Murdock, Matthew Kennedy, Conor Sweeney MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Troma Entertainment Release Date: August 14, 2012 Running Time: 99 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars EXtras: 3.5 out of 5 stars I think Astron-6 and Troma teaming up on this film is definitely a good match.  Do [...]

Kodi Smit-McPhee talks about voicing Norman in “ParaNorman”

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“ParaNorman”, “Let Me In”

Chris Butler & Sam Fell talk about directing “ParaNorman” and working with stop-motion animation

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Co-directors on “ParaNorman”

Film Review “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry”

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Sure bet to be nominated for an Oscar come January 2013

Film Review “Sparkle”

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Shines when the music is playing and is dull as a butter knife when it’s not

Blu-ray Review “One in the Chamber”

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Directed by: William Kaufman Starring: Dolph Lundgren, Cuba Jr. Gooding, Louis Mandylor MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Anchor Bay Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 91 minutes Film: 2 out of 5 stars Extras: 1 out of 5 stars I have to admit with “The Expendables 2″ hit theaters this month, I have been [...]

Grand Entertainment Group is Proud to Announce the DVD Releases of “Rewind” & “Neverlost”

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LOS ANGELES, CA - Grand Entertainment Group (GEG), a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the DVD releases of “Rewind” and “Neverlost”, two independent thrillers, on August 14, 2012. “Rewind” stars Allen Leech (“The Sweeney”), Amy Huberman (UK’s “Threesome”) and new comer Sophie Brosnan.  This thriller takes you on [...]

TBS’ “Sullivan & Son” Interview Series

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**9-13-12** Brian Doyle-Murray, Christine Ebersole, Dan Lauria, Jodi Long Owen Benjamin, Steve Byrne and Valerie Azlynn.